Back to Basics | IT in AV

Technology is supposed to make our work easier, but what happens when it fails? In this month’s IT in AV, James King looks at the importance of keeping the fundamentals sharp, maintaining practical workarounds, and making sure classrooms can keep running even when automation, connectivity, or control systems do not. Read More

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October 8, 2026

89: Jeffrey Powers Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser sits down with the “Lost Soul at Geekazine,” Jeffrey Powers, to talk about what it really means to be an “influencer,” the responsibility that comes with having an audience, and how to balance authenticity with the very real need to make a living Read More

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October 7, 2026

The Ghost in the Building: How to Prevent Your Next LED Wall From Becoming an Expensive Liability | Leftchannel

An LED wall may be built to impress on day one, but what happens in year three? Alberto Scirocco, President and Creative Director at Leftchannel, explores why long-term success depends on more than the display itself. From defining the wall’s purpose and choosing the right CMS to providing templates and establishing ownership, he shares practical steps that can help campus technology teams ensure today’s showcase installation remains useful, manageable, and effective long after the initial handoff. Read More

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October 7, 2026

My Take : The 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

The third annual HETMA Golf Classic brought higher ed AV professionals and industry partners together in Colorado for a day of golf, relationship-building, and plenty of fun, all in support of the Prism Scholarship. Chris Kelly shares his experience attending for the first time, from questionable golf shots and Colorado weather to the people and conversations that make the event about much more than what happens on the scorecard. Read More

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October 6, 2026

369-372: Live-From and Best-Of #EDUCAUSE26 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The Higher Ed AV Podcast went on the road to #EDUCAUSE26 in Denver, Colorado, with three special “Live from #EDUCAUSE26” episodes and “Best of #EDUCAUSE26” recorded directly on the show floor at the HETMA booth. Joe capturing the conversations, ideas, and energy happening in real time through commentary and attendee quick-hit interviews. Each episode brings... Read More

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October 5, 2026

354: The Responsibility to Speak Up | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 29, 2026 This week Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley have a wide-ranging conversation that begins with Murphy’s upcoming project-management office hours, her new audiobook, and the Spanish translation of her AV Project Manager Handbook. The discussion then takes a serious turn toward the Cornell fraternity sexual-assault case, higher-education responsibility, Greek-life culture,... Read More

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October 5, 2026

Lessons from the Field: What Higher Ed AV Can Learn from Corporate AV | Troy Story

What can higher ed AV learn from the corporate world without losing what makes our environments unique? In this article Troy Powers explores practical lessons around service expectations, user experience, proactive support, strategic funding, and standardization, with a focus on adapting those practices to better support faculty, students, and campus technology teams. Read More

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October 3, 2026

3D Printing Our Support | Business of AV with Joe Way

In business, an organization’s capacity to support technology often receives less scrutiny than its capacity to purchase it. We’ll throw money at solutions without deep thought about how it will be supported in the future. We make technology suggests, our leaders approve it, so we expand services and modernize facilities with clear expectations for the... Read More

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October 2, 2026

HETMA + CDW = EDUCAUSE 26

At EDUCAUSE 2026, CDW used Booth 533 to focus on the bigger campus technology picture, from classroom AV and connected experiences to security, AI, networking, and infrastructure. Mark Smith, CDW’s Manager for Classroom Technologies and Esports, discussed how higher ed teams are looking for technology investments that support long-term flexibility, stronger security, and better collaboration across traditionally separate IT groups. Read More

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October 2, 2026

HETMA + Extron = EDUCAUSE 26

At EDUCAUSE 2026, Extron used Booth 215 to showcase a wide range of technologies supporting classrooms, collaboration spaces, recording, AV-over-IP, USB-C workflows, and esports. The booth highlighted how higher ed AV teams can connect room-level technology with broader campus management, standardization, and support, while keeping the experience practical for faculty, students, and staff. Read More

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October 1, 2026

Yealink at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Yealink’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and Prism Scholarship connects with a broader commitment to helping AV professionals keep developing their skills. Through Yealink Academy, free AV training, certification paths, webinars, and opportunities to earn AVIXA Renewal Units, Yealink is providing more ways to learn as AV increasingly overlaps with networking, cloud management, collaboration platforms, and the wider IT environment. Read More

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October 1, 2026

CDW at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

CDW Education’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and Prism Scholarship reflects a broader investment in helping people find their way into technology careers and continue growing once they get there. Through scholarships, internships, mentoring, training, and professional development, CDW is helping build pathways into AV and IT while supporting the skills professionals need as classroom technology becomes increasingly connected to the wider campus IT environment. Read More

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